noun
- plants that grow naturally in mountainous regions, especially those adapted to high altitudes and harsh conditions
Usage: botany
Examples
- The garden center specializes in hardy alpines for rock gardens.
- These alpines can survive freezing temperatures and strong winds.
- She collected rare alpines during her hiking trips in the Rockies.
- The alpines bloomed beautifully despite the late spring snow.
- Many alpines have small, colorful flowers that attract pollinators.
- The nursery grows alpines in special soil that drains quickly.